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Virulence genes of Helicobacter pylori in gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer in Laos.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2014
Vannarath Sengdao, Vilaichone Ratha-korn, Rasachak Bouachanh, Mairiang Pisaln, Yamaoka Yoshio, Shiota Seiji, Binh Tran Thanh, Mahachai Varocha
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BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is an established cause of peptic ulcers and gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to identify H. pylori genotypes and to examine their associations with geographical regions and gastritis, peptic ulcers and gastric cancer in Laos. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 329 Lao dyspeptic patients who underwent gastroscopy at Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane, Laos...
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